tropical rainforests

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interdependence

all parts are interdependent

<p>all parts are interdependent</p>
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nutrient cycle

trfs have a continual growing season with high rainfall and temperatures all year round and this cycle is rapid

trees and plants lose leaves all year round

high levels of moisture , high recycling of nutrients

<p>trfs have a continual growing season with high rainfall and temperatures all year round and this cycle is rapid</p><p>trees and plants lose leaves all year round</p><p>high levels of moisture , high recycling of nutrients</p>
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drip tip leaves

ensure that water runs off leaf and doesn’t remain which would encourage mould growth or breakage

<p>ensure that water runs off leaf and doesn’t remain which would encourage mould growth or breakage</p>
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buttress roots

these large roots above the ground which help support the trees as the roots are shallow

<p>these large roots above the ground which help support the trees as the roots are shallow</p>
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lianas

vines which use the tall trees as support to reach sunlight

<p>vines which use the tall trees as support to reach sunlight</p>
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sloth

algae grow in fur of sloth helping camoflage

<p>algae grow in fur of sloth helping camoflage</p>
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toucan

large bill to reach and cut fruit from trees, crack nuts

<p>large bill to reach and cut fruit from trees, crack nuts</p>
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gecko

large flattened toe pads which allow them to grip to tree trunks

<p>large flattened toe pads which allow them to grip to tree trunks</p>